Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

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...

Beauty is pain

Beauty is pain

By Aaron Elliott, Staff Columnist February 25, 2023

On one Friday night a couple of weeks ago while feeling ambitious and perhaps a little too confident, I sat back in a doctor's chair as the kind man leaned in and said “beauty is pain” as he stuck...

Bottled water versus drinking fountains: a clash of ideals on campus

Bottled water versus drinking fountains: a clash of ideals on campus

By Ryan Grieser February 24, 2023

Southern Illinois University is a green campus, figuratively and literally.   In a literal sense, the staggering amount of trees and foliage present on the campus produce a wonderful green color for...

News editor Jamilah Lewis accepts an honorable mention award for best feature story during the ICPA award ceremony Feb. 18, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Julia Rendleman | @juliarendleman

Daily Egyptian wins 22 awards at Illinois College Press Association competition 

By Jamilah Lewis, News Editor February 20, 2023

The Daily Egyptian brought home 22 awards at the annual Illinois College Press Association competition for 2023. Managing Editor of the Daily Egyptian, Annie Hammock, said she’s most proud of winning...

Editorial: This Valentine’s Day, remember your a-spec friends

Editorial: This Valentine’s Day, remember your a-spec friends

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Staff Writer February 17, 2023

“Love is in the air,” as the expression goes. It’s all about hearts, flowers, chocolates, Cupid and anything else you would associate with Feb. 14. But even as the seasonal aisle at Wal-Mart transitions...

The New Approach to Sex Work in Film

The New Approach to Sex Work in Film

By Breanna Gallagher February 16, 2023

Sex work in movies is nothing new it has been seen in every category: prostitutes, strippers, burlesque dancers and pornstars. They have been portrayed in horror, comedy, romance, action, western, and...

Candyman 1992 vs  candyman 2021

Candyman 1992 vs  candyman 2021

February 7, 2023

Candy man will have you hooked. With Jordan Peele dominating in the horror industry right now it's only fair to shine a light on some of his work in the past few years. It's clear that he's been bringing...

Yashodhana Morganraja, a junior SIU student, Biological sciences major from Malaysia enjoys the time between his classes at the international lounge at the student center 23 Jan. 23, 2023 at the Student center at SIU in Carbondale, Ill. “ Usually I go for online shopping from Shein or Adidas because they have nice things there.”  Morganraja said.

Using fashion to battle the winter blues of spring semester 

By Aaron Elliott , Staff Reporter January 28, 2023

Something about the first week back after holiday break makes me feel so ridiculously lazy. January is supposed to be the month of resolutions and starting over, but when you're a college student, there...

Saluki defenders, PJ Jules, 4, and Raquan Lindsey, 44, make a tackle during Saturday’s game at Saluki Stadium on March 20, 2021. SIU lost to South Dakota State by the score of 44-3.

Concussion protocols inconsistent at southern Illinois high schools

By Daniel Bethers and Garett Smith January 28, 2023

When you hear the word “concussion,” it’s easy to picture six-foot-tall juggernauts blasting across stadium fields, sending their opposition rag-dolling to the cheers of thousands of spectators....

Centralia native Javon Williams Jr. declares for 2023 NFL Draft

Centralia native Javon Williams Jr. declares for 2023 NFL Draft

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Staff Reporter January 27, 2023

Centralia, Illinois, is a 12,000-person town roughly an hour north of Carbondale. Among its claims to fame are its high school basketball team, which is the winningest program in America. But soon, it...

Labor and the lifeblood of America

Labor and the lifeblood of America

By William Box, Staff Reporter January 27, 2023

Steady, rhythmic thumping fills the air. It shakes the ground and resonates like a heartbeat that grows louder until its all-consuming thrumming crescendos to a climax as the train passes by and fading...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

All The Daily Egyptian Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest