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Daily Dawgs: Dogs and snakes; how to keep your dog safe

Daily Dawgs: Dogs and snakes; how to keep your dog safe

By Erica Loos, Staff Writer April 19, 2023

Hi guys! It’s me, Rufus! Oh my dog, the weather has been pawsitively amazing – clear skies, bright sun, warm breeze! Me and Mom have been spending a lot more time outside lately, and I love it! Mom...

Economists: No need to fret over recent bank collapse

Economists: No need to fret over recent bank collapse

By Daniel Bethers, Staff Writer April 19, 2023

Some people are worried about the safety of their bank accounts after the recent failures of some financial institutions in the Silicon Valley. But economists generally agree there is no need for widespread...

Bringing the thrill of baseball back to Marion

Bringing the thrill of baseball back to Marion

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter April 19, 2023

May 31 will mark the official return of baseball in the Marion area as the Thrillville Thrillbillies will defend Mountain Dew Park against the Jacksonville Rockabillies. The Thrillbillies are part of the...

Woke: The Annexation of Meaning

Woke: The Annexation of Meaning

By Daily Egyptian Editorial Board April 13, 2023

What is “wokeness?” The political climate in the U.S. today can be more than a bit confusing to the average person who doesn’t follow it much. Both sides use the same words but, strangely enough,...

Think pink: what it means and why some people don’t like it

Think pink: what it means and why some people don’t like it

By Aaron Elliott, Staff Writer April 13, 2023

Every spring, when I pull out my warm weather clothes from the mothballed-stench full totes, I shake a bit and get giddy as I pull out every piece. The best part about my spring-time wardrobe is that it's...

“Please, please be okay:” Experiencing the Little Rock tornado from afar

“Please, please be okay:” Experiencing the Little Rock tornado from afar

By Mo Collar, Staff Reporter and photographer April 13, 2023

On the last day of March in 2023, large sections of the southern and midwestern United States experienced a massive stream of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that left hundreds injured and hundreds...

“Cowboy butts drive me nuts”

“Cowboy butts drive me nuts”

By Aaron Elliott, Staff Writer April 10, 2023

Picture this: A tall ruggedly handsome man stands in the doorway as he scuffs the mud off his boots. The pale moonlight behind him illuminates a deep blue sky and gives a bit of mystery to the silhouette...

You can read Confidence with confidence that you’ll enjoy it

You can read Confidence with confidence that you’ll enjoy it

By Sophie Whitten, Editor-in-Chief April 10, 2023

While I was scrolling through a “Most Anticipated Books of 2023” list over winter break, a bright orange cover popped out at me. “Confidence,” the title said, and to my happy surprise, when my...

Lonelinesss: A Modern Torture Device

Lonelinesss: A Modern Torture Device

By Daniel Bethers, Staff Writer April 9, 2023

The concept of loneliness in modern times is often felt close to home, even in times of instantaneous connection. It’s a knot in your chest when you step into a silent room with no posters to look up...

Daily Dawgs: The dos and don’ts of human food

Daily Dawgs: The dos and don’ts of human food

By Erica Loos, Staff Writer April 9, 2023

Hi guys! It’s me Rufus! There’s been a lot of talk around my house in the last few weeks about food. I know food is a major topic for everyone - I mean, we all have to eat, right? But these discussions...

Splashing back into the spotlight

Splashing back into the spotlight

By Breanna Gallagher April 8, 2023

During this season of award ceremonies, you might’ve heard some familiar names such as Brendan Fraser or Ke Huy Quan, but why are these names so familiar? For most college-aged students, there is a strong...

Electric vehicles: A “game changer” or more of the same old reliance on fossil fuels?

Electric vehicles: A “game changer” or more of the same old reliance on fossil fuels?

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter April 8, 2023

Electric vehicles are taking over in the media. It’s rare these days to turn on the TV and not see a commercial for a new futuristic-looking EV. Every major brand in the automaking world is either...

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