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Carbondales rich history of womens activism and protest

Carbondale’s rich history of women’s activism and protest

By Daniel Bethers, Staff Reporter March 31, 2023

The year is 1968, and you’re a female student at SIU. You must attempt to wrestle success and financial independence from a male-dominated academic environment only just beginning to give women and people...

Persian New Year welcomes spring

Persian New Year welcomes spring

By Saba Saboor Rooh Mofrad, Staff Photographer March 30, 2023

Nuroz, also known as Nowruz, is the Persian New Year that is celebrated on the first day of spring, which usually falls on March 20 or 21. This ancient holiday has been celebrated for more than 3,000 years...

Daily Dawgs: Why being the best good boy isn’t enough to be an ESA

Daily Dawgs: Why being the best good boy isn’t enough to be an ESA

By Erica Loos, Staff Writer March 27, 2023

Hi guys! It’s me Rufus! Everyone thinks their dog is the best, and Mom says none of them are wrong. I know she’s probably joking, because I’m the best good boy out there, but I don’t get jealous...

Roadside finds: more than just junk

Roadside finds: more than just junk

By Aaron Elliott , Staff Writer March 26, 2023

There is very little in the world that sparks such joy in me as the sight of a sign with the words “free” written across it, sitting amongst a pile of junk on the curb. That is a good way to cause...

DE article prompts SIU response on distance education funding

DE article prompts SIU response on distance education funding

By Daniel Bethers, Staff Writer March 24, 2023

Just two days after a Daily Egyptian story about confusion over distance education (DE) funding, SIU sent a memo to the university’s deans seeking to clarify what is happening with the money. “We...

Column: Spring break opens up with a drag show at the Varsity

Column: Spring break opens up with a drag show at the Varsity

By Mo Collar, Staff Columnist and Photographer March 24, 2023

With spring rolling in, the Varsity Center presented the first drag show of the season with many local drag performers ready to take the stage. Southern Illinois’ Godmother of drag Blanche DuBois opened...

How to avoid hopelessness when talking about climate change

How to avoid hopelessness when talking about climate change

By Isaac Ludington, Staff Writer March 13, 2023

Few issues present a greater impact to the future of college-aged people than climate change. However, learning about the problem and its impacts can often create feelings of hopelessness. To keep these...

The Last of Us

The Last of Us

By Breanna Gallagher, Staff Writer March 13, 2023

I don’t know about you, but originally when hearing about the “Last of Us,” I thought it was going to be another bad video-game-to-movie adaptation but, like many others, I took notice when it started...

Daily Dawgs: Rufus on patrol

Daily Dawgs: Rufus on patrol

By Erica Loos, Staff Writer March 12, 2023

Hi guys! It’s me, Rufus! Spring has almost sprung! This is my favorite time of the year because all the birds and woodland creatures start to emerge, which means lots of good smells to sniff in the yard!...

When to stop shopping? 

When to stop shopping? 

By Aaron Elliott , Staff Writer March 12, 2023

There is always that all time stupid question: If a tree falls alone in the woods, does it make a noise? I don't know, but if the pole holding all of your clothes in the closet snaps, I promise it does....

East Palestine, OH Derailment Leads to Trouble for Southern Illinois

East Palestine, OH Derailment Leads to Trouble for Southern Illinois

By Mo Collar, Staff Reporter and photographer March 9, 2023

38 cars of a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying toxic and hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3.  Not only was there an unsafe amount of chemicals for transportation, but...

COVID is still a thing

COVID is still a thing

By Erica Loos February 27, 2023

Hi guys! It’s me, Rufus! I’ve told you about all my different jobs, but I don’t think I mentioned nurse before. That’s one of my most important jobs, and gosh, have I been busy lately! Mom and...

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