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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

The Pulliam Hall clocktower is illuminated in the evening April 9, 2025 at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU admin, faculty seek clarity as ‘multiple’ international students affected by visa crackdown

By Jackson Brandhorst, Staff Reporter April 21, 2025

While it is still unclear exactly how many Southern Illinois University students in Carbondale have had their visas revoked, the university now confirms that several have been impacted by the federal government's...

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Salukis bear down against Belmont, sweep Bruins

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter April 18, 2025

After a rough weekend in Terre Haute and dropping the following midweek matchup with Arkansas State in extras, Saluki Baseball was desperate for a bounce back weekend with the Belmont Bruins coming to...

Salukis can’t cut the Trees down; drop series to Indiana State

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter April 15, 2025

Saluki Baseball headed east April 11-13 for a three-game set with the Sycamores of Indiana State University. SIU took only one of the three games for their second series loss in conference play.   For...

Junior catcher Anna Carder (19) jogs towards third base after a home run against Bradley University April 11, 2025 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. Jason Isele | @iselephotography

Carefree Carder brings calm and coolness to Saluki softball

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter April 15, 2025

If you’ve not been following Saluki softball for the last two years, it’d be natural to think, “Hey, this Anna Carder is really good,” assuming she’s been a dominant force on the team and one...

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Phelps wins USG presidential election 

By Carly Gist, News Editor  April 14, 2025

Lydia Phelps, a third-year student in agriculture business, will serve as the Undergraduate Student Government president for the 2025-26 school year.    “It feels amazing, honestly,” Phelps...

Sean Casten speaks at his town hall meeting at John A. Logan College April 13, 2025 in Carterville, Illinois.

Casten hosts town hall in Carterville, highlights accessibility gaps in Bost’s District

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Reporter April 14, 2025

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, a Democrat from Illinois’ 6th District, on Sunday, April 13 hosted a town hall meeting at John A. Logan College in Carterville, allowing constituents to engage with the elected...

Conservative group targets Carbondale campus for race- and sex-based scholarships 

Conservative group targets Carbondale campus for race- and sex-based scholarships 

By Lylee Gibbs , Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2025

Defending Education, a nonprofit organization critical of transgender inclusion and racial equity in education, has filed a civil rights complaint against Southern Illinois University Carbondale, alleging...

‘Chilling silence’: Waves of Illinois’ international university students lose their visas

‘Chilling silence’: Waves of Illinois’ international university students lose their visas

The federal government has revoked the visas of some international students studying at universities across Illinois, but college administrators are sharing few details, including how many students have...

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Conservative group targets Carbondale campus for race- and sex-based scholarships

By Lylee Gibbs, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2025

Defending Education, a nonprofit organization critical of transgender inclusion and racial equity in education, has filed a civil rights complaint against Southern Illinois University Carbondale, alleging...

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Olivia Herron works hard in yearlong improvement campaign

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter April 9, 2025

Olivia Herron’s rise to the top of the collegiate swimming world didn’t happen overnight, or in even one or two seasons. But once the switch flipped, it flipped.    The English swimmer...

The new room is open at The Thrift Shop.

Thrift Shop CWU Celebrates Grand Opening in Carbondale

By Jasmine Thompson, Staff Reporter April 9, 2025

Thrift Shop CWU has officially reopened and expanded its building in Carbondale, welcoming the community to explore its new space. The shop, which transformed a long-abandoned building next door into their...

Protestors stand near the railroad tracks for the Hands Off protest April 5, 2025 in Carbondale, Illinois.
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Hands Off protest stands up in Carbondale

By Enan Chediak, Photo Editor April 8, 2025

The intersection of Illinois 13 and U.S. 51 were lined with people protesting as part of the national Hands Off protest.    This protest was part of more than 1,300 that took place around the...

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