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The Daily Egyptian

Justyce Petty (left) and Carly Gist (right) hold a certificate for the Pat Brown
Undergraduate Award Oct. 4, 2024 at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois.
The award recognizes the best paper presented by an undergraduate at the
MPCA/ACA conference each year. Photo Provided.

COLUMN – Beyond the newsroom: The power of interdisciplinary research

By Carly Gist, News Editor October 22, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes content related to suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988 or visiting the...

Illustrated by Dena Rendlemen | drendlemen@dailyegyptian.com

OPINION-Media literacy is fundamental, especially in 2024

By Mylee Walker, Staff Reporter October 22, 2024

When you read an article, what is the first question you ask yourself? Do you think of the potential bias? Do you fact check? In the age of artificial intelligence and fake news it is even more important...

Edie Balester, who plays Annabeth Chase, snatches a backpack from Sydney Ryan and Ameriah Lockett, playing Percy and Grover respectively, while running through a full dress rehearsal before opening night Oct. 8, 2024 at the McLeod Theater in Carbondale, Illinois. “I think all of us have seen our chemistry build over this entire process and even as we near the end I think we still find moments on stage to create more of a connection with each other, and I think our relationships off stage have helped build the connections between characters so much more. I think it’s very apparent when you watch it,” Balester said.

REVIEW: School of Theatre & Dance defies odds in an electrifying performance of ‘The Lightning Thief’

By Carly Gist, News Editor October 10, 2024

In Act One of “The Lightning Thief,” audiences learn that normal is a myth.    The message is delivered gently through song by Israeli Jones in the role of Sally Jackson. She’s singing...

From left to right: Design Chief Peyton Cook, News Editor Joei Younker, Student Managing Editor Brandyn Wilcoxen,
Sports Editor Jamilah Lewis, Photo Editor Lylee Gibbs, and Editor-in-Chief Cole Daily on Feb. 6, 2024 in Carbondale Illinois.

Letter from the Editor: To my college best friends

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Managing Editor May 9, 2024

In the past couple of years, I’ve been in my head about what I call the “rock band documentary” phenomenon. Essentially, it seems cliche for a rock band documentary to begin with a group of folks...

Trent Brown sits on the side of the court waiting to substitute in as the Salukis face the University of Evansville Purple Aces Feb. 25, 2024 at Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphoto

Letter to the editor: Trent Brown bids farewell to Saluki Nation

By Trent Brown, Saluki Men's Basketball April 17, 2024

The hardwood at Banterra is where some of you may have heard my name. Others may not know me at all. This note, however, is still to you because you go to school here, serve in the restaurants, greet patients...

Lance Jones (right) and Marcus Domask (left) during a Purdue-Illinois game Jan. 5, 2024 at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Photo credit to Purdue Athletics.

Column: It’s time to give Marcus and Lance their flowers

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter March 28, 2024

The 2023-24 SIU men’s basketball season didn’t exactly go according to plan. Between confounding losses and a highly disappointing end to the season, culminating in the departure of former head...

Bryan Mullins

Column: Mullins decision one SIU will live to regret

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter March 22, 2024

After five seasons as the head coach of the men’s basketball program, SIU and Saluki Hall of Famer Bryan Mullins have parted ways.  Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 was the first to report the news,...

RJ McGee (23), Jovan Stulic (33) and Trey Miller (25) huddle together during a timeout Dec. 2, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Column: It’s not that deep

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Managing Editor February 22, 2024

Wednesday night against Murray State was Southern’s biggest test of its depth. Not only was the ever-reliable Clarence Rupert out with an illness, but the nation’s second-leading scorer Xavier Johnson...

Local holiday shopping: Think Vintage and Hometown Pride Gifts and Sweets

Local holiday shopping: Think Vintage and Hometown Pride Gifts and Sweets

December 6, 2023

As the holiday season gears up, gift shopping is on the top of everyone’s lists. Two stores in Murphysboro – Think Vintage, and Hometown Pride Gifts and Sweets – are eager to sell holiday products....

Carbondale for Christmas: How SIU athletes get to celebrate the season

Carbondale for Christmas: How SIU athletes get to celebrate the season

December 6, 2023

By Dec. 16, many SIU students will be making their way back to their families’ homes, and remain there for nearly one month. SIU athletes in swim and dive, track and field and basketball will not. Athletes...

The science behind coffee shops and studying

The science behind coffee shops and studying

December 6, 2023

Something that every student is familiar with when it comes to finals week is caffeine; more specifically in the form of coffee. The week leading up to finals is often made up of busy days of attending...

SIU football sings the school fight song with fans in the stands moments after the Salukis beat the Missouri State Bears 33-20 Sept. 30, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Saluki football will take on No. 4 Idaho with the world watching

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor December 2, 2023

In the past three seasons, national seeds are 18-2 in the second round of the FCS playoffs. That includes two matchups where Southern Illinois had its seasons end at the hands of highly-ranked Missouri...

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