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Randle’s 36 leads Southern past Indiana State to snap losing streak

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor • February 18, 2024

SIU women’s basketball (8-16, 3-11) secured an 80-70 win on Saturday afternoon at Indiana State (8-16, 4-10), as Laniah Randle set a career-high with 36 points, just two days after her previous high...

Joseph Behan holds up a sign reading “Free The People, Free The Land” in support of a ceasefire in Gaza during the protest Feb. 13, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Southern Illinois community urges city council members to call for a ceasefire in Gaza

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter • February 16, 2024

Three Southern Illinois organizations rallied together on Tuesday, asking the Carbondale City Council to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Members of the Southern Illinois Chapter of Democratic...

Salukis lose a tough game to the Bruins 82-68

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor • February 14, 2024

The Salukis couldn’t keep their winning moment from the last game against the Redbirds and take a tough loss against the Belmont Bruins tonight at the Curb Event Center. The first half was promising...

Reece Coach Alexander performs in a stand up comedy competition at the Celebration Event Center in Marion Illinois, Feb. 2, 2024.

Comedic “coach” serves up plenty of laughs

By Ethan Holder, Journ 419 Beat Reporting • February 14, 2024

Ten years ago, Reece “Coach” Alexander and a friend attended an open-mic comedy show at Hanger 9 on the Carbondale strip. They were only there to watch but his friend issued him a dare: go onto the...

The ceiling hallway of LSII collapses after a pipe burst resulting in a flood across the hall Jan. 20, 2024 at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois.

Could bad pipes lead to the fall of LSII?

By Mo Collar, News Reporter • February 14, 2024

If your major is anything within the science field, chances are you have taken a class or two in Life Science II. This building is home to much of SIU’s scientific research and study, where both students...

Slugging Salukis look to combine pitching depth with top-tier offense

Slugging Salukis look to combine pitching depth with top-tier offense

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter • February 14, 2024

While some people would be concerned by the lack of veterans on SIU’s baseball team, don’t count Lance Rhodes among them. Rhodes, who is entering his fifth season as the head coach at SIU and recently...

The Sri Lankan Student Association performs a traditional dance at the International Cultural Show at the Student Center Ballrooms Feb. 9, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois. @SimShardPhotography

SIU International Festival showcases a blend of global traditions

By Annalise Schmidt, News Reporter • February 14, 2024

In a harmonious celebration of diversity and unity, SIU hosted its annual International Festival, a week-long event featuring a vibrant parade of flags, a melting pot of international cuisines and cultural...

Education Department says it’s “laser focused” on fixing federal student aid problems

Education Department says it’s “laser focused” on fixing federal student aid problems

February 14, 2024

Delays and a precipitous drop in the number of applications are plaguing the Education Department’s system for handing out federal student aid. In a conference call with reporters late Monday, Education...

Students feel “abandoned” by chancellor amid potential departure

Students feel “abandoned” by chancellor amid potential departure

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter • February 12, 2024

When Southern Illinois University senior Dylan Chambers heard the news about another SIU chancellor potentially leaving, he was taken aback.  “It’s not the first time it’s happened and it probably...

Pitcher Maddia Groff (left) and catcher Rylinn Groff (right) pose with the game ball from Maddias perfect game in their collegiate debut Feb. 9, 2024 at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas. Photo provided by Saluki Athletics.

Groff twins make history with perfect Friday

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Student Managing Editor • February 10, 2024

Editor's Note: This story has been updated with expanded coverage, including reactions from Maddia Groff, Rylinn Groff, and head coach Jen Sewell, as seen in the Feb. 14 edition of the Daily Egyptian. Any...

Rylie Hamilton (1) and Jackie Lis (00) share a handshake after they score the first two outs of the inning back to back against the Beacons of Valparaiso Mar. 19, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki softball ready to prove itself “one game at a time”

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2024

Batter up! The Southern Illinois University softball team will officially kick off its season at the Texas State tournament on Friday, Feb. 9 in San Marcos.  Salukis will go head to head against the...

Kevin Douglass Green (fourth from left) visits with SIU students who hold copies of a book written by his great-great grandfather, noted abolitionist Frederick Douglas, in Carbondale, Illinois.

Descendant of abolitionist Frederick Douglass offers inspirational message at SIU

By Journey Short, JOURN 419 Beat Reporting • February 9, 2024

The great-great-grandson of Frederick Douglass, a prominent Black historical figure, visited the Southern Illinois University campus in early February and spoke about the importance of investing in young...

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