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The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Julia Kathary (right) listens to her daughter, Connie Kathary (left), tell her about her day of school Jan. 31, 2025 at a marketplace in Indianapolis, Indiana.

‘The care that you provided saved my child’s life’: Illinois continues to protect youth transgender care

By Carly Gist, News Editor February 10, 2025

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 online chat at 988lifeline.org. Connie...

Illustration by Day Starr-Fleming | @DaySF-Facebook

2025 Saluki Con brings celebrity guests, interactive workshops and games to SIU

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Reporter February 10, 2025

Saluki Con, SIU's annual pop culture convention, is set to return to SIU this weekend, bringing fans of comics, gaming, sci-fi and anime together for two days of panels, vendors and cosplay.   The...

Jennie Stein and Millie Holtschult clean the doorway at the side entrance of Giant City Lodge Feb 3, 2025 in Makanda, IL.

Giant City Lodge readies for open season 

By Emily Fulk, Staff Reporter February 10, 2025

Since the 2024 winter graduation on Dec. 14, the Giant City Lodge has been shut down for the season in order to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the year prior, as well as time to to spend the...

Sunwise, a band from Champaign, Illinois, plays music at PK’S Feb. 8, 2025 in
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Hangar 9’s closure: The shift in Carbondale nightlife and what’s next

By Joslyn Cole, Staff Reporter February 10, 2025

  The sudden closure of Hangar 9 – a beloved staple on the Carbondale Strip, has left a noticeable void in the local bar scene. As one of the most popular venues for college students and locals...

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Salukis blow out Flames, defeat UIC

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter February 8, 2025

For the second straight game, the SIU men’s basketball team was lights-out from 3-point range enroute to extinguishing the Flames of UIC 79-67 on Feb. 8, 2025.   Drew Steffe led the charge...

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SIU board remains committed to DEI, hints at Carbondale’s imminent R1 status

By Jackson Brandhorst, Staff Reporter February 8, 2025

The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met on Thursday, Feb. 6 for its regularly scheduled meeting to discuss the status of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on its campuses, SIU...

Freshman guard Alice Curman (20) goes on offense against Evansville freshman guard Logan Luebbers Palmer (33) during a match Feb. 7, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Saluki women hold off Evansville, win first home game in two months

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter February 7, 2025

Viewers of the showdown between the SIU women’s basketball team and Evansville were surely biting their nails in the waning minutes as the Salukis held off the Evansville Purple Aces with a final score...

Scorching-hot Salukis shoot over 50% from three, beat Evansville

Scorching-hot Salukis shoot over 50% from three, beat Evansville

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter February 5, 2025

The SIU men’s basketball team had one of their best games of the season from beyond the 3-point line in their 68-59 Wednesday victory over the Evansville Purple Aces.     Nearly every Dawg...

Gift Uchenna (15) looks to shoot the ball while being guarded by Bulldog Taedyn Gray Jan. 26, 2025 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

International talents spark growth inside Saluki women’s basketball locker room

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter February 4, 2025

In a game as globally recognized as basketball, it is no surprise to see international athletes show up even here in Carbondale to play their sport at the next level.   This is certainly the...

Protestors hold signs on the Carbondale City Hall steps in the rain and cold Jan. 30, 2025 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Carbondale rainbow cafe hosts rally in support of trans rights

By Enan Chediak, Photo Editor February 4, 2025

More than 30 people from Carbondale and around southern Illinois came to the Rainbow Cafe Jan. 30, 2025 to take part in the Trans Unity Rally in Carbondale, Illinois.    “What do we want?...

Ty Lunn and other students practice their routine for ‘Phoenix’ Jan. 28, 2025 at Furr Auditorium in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU Theatre and Dance honors Black lives through performance

By Lylee Gibbs and Enan Chediak February 4, 2025

Late in the evening on the stage of Furr Auditorium, eight students and Darryl Clark move through choreography, Clark guiding his Theater and Dance students through the steps of an up and coming dance...

Saluki baseball huddle together during a practice Jan. 24, 2025 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Saluki baseball has high expectations for the 2025 season

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter February 4, 2025

Saluki baseball is right around the corner, with only a week and a half until the first series in Edinburg, Texas against the Vaqueros of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) .   After...

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