Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett but controversy follows her to the Supreme Court
By Todd Ruger, CQ-Roll Call
October 26, 2020
Senate Republicans finished their race Monday to confirm Amy Coney Barrett and boost the long-standing conservative advantage on the Supreme Court, where her actions on consequential cases in the coming days and months could amplify calls to revamp the high court and change Senate rules to do so.
Carbondale community members hold vigil to stop gun violence
By Keaton Yates, Staff Reporter
October 23, 2020
Southern Illinois Unity Coalition organized a vigil on Friday to bring awareness to gun violence and in remembrance of a 16-year-old Carbondale Community High School student who was murdered in Nov. of 2019.
Southern Illinoisan publishes notice about ‘N***** Nazi Agenda Board’ -County Clerk responds
By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2020
The Southern Illinoisan newspaper published an uncensored “pubic notice” about a “N***** Nazi Agenda Board” in print and online, dated Oct. 21.
Saluki’s Defensive Coordinator discusses SEMO game, seating at game limited to family of players
By Ryan Scott, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2020
Saluki Football Defensive Coordinator Jason Petrino discussed the team’s preparation for the upcoming game against SEMO in his press conference on October 21.
Early voting numbers exceed expectations in Jackson County, mail in ballots triple
By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
The number of early voters has nearly doubled for the 2020 election in Jackson county and the number of mail in ballots has tripled.
Increase in COVID-19 positivity rates causes Region 5 to enact stronger mitigation measures
By Kallie Cox, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2020
Starting Thursday Region 5, which includes most of southern Illinois, will increase COVID-19 precautions, including the temporary closure of indoor dining and a ban on gatherings of 25 or more people.
Fake News: The infodemic
By Oreoluwa Ojewuyi, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2020
Fake news has caused an “infodemic” all over the United States throughout the last decade.
Gallery: Trump train faces counter-protest in Carbondale
By Emma Deeter, Staff Photographer
October 18, 2020
On Saturday, October 17th, 2020 in Marion, Ill. a Trump rally was held to show support for the president. They called this the “Trump Train” as they were decorating their cars and trucks with flags and drove from Marion to Murphysboro. In response, there was a counter-protest that happened in Carbondale, Ill.
Justice Ginsburg’s death impacts Supreme Court
By Janae Mosby, Staff Reporter
October 18, 2020
The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who served for 27 years in the U.S. Supreme Court, affected the hearts of many Americans worldwide and is impacting the political climate of the United States.
SIU offers pass/no pass grading option for fall
By Staff Report, News Desk
October 15, 2020
SIU will once again be offering a pass or no pass grading option for the fall 2020 semester, due to ongoing challenges associated with COVID-19, according to a release from the provost’s office.
Q&A with Jackson County State’s Attorney Michael Carr
By Madison Taylor, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2020
The Daily Egyptian spoke with Carr about his plans if reelected.
Trump train travels through Anna, Ill., draws counter-protesters
By Keaton Yates, Jamilah Lewis, and George Wiebe
October 10, 2020
The Union County Republican Central Committee hosted a Trump rally and convoy in Anna Illinois on Saturday.