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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

The science behind coffee shops and studying

The science behind coffee shops and studying

December 6, 2023

Something that every student is familiar with when it comes to finals week is caffeine; more specifically in the form of coffee. The week leading up to finals is often made up of busy days of attending...

A Holiday Hygiene Drive box sits on a table at SIU’s Communications Building in Carbondale, IL on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023.

“Give, give, give, to your heart’s desire:” TIP presents Holiday Hygiene Drive

By Annalise Schmidt, Staff Reporter December 6, 2023

The Intersectionality Project (TIP) is connecting with the Carbondale community to support local families during the holiday season by hosting a Hygiene Drive. The drive will take place up until Dec. 8....

Saluki Athletics partners with police to provide coats for youth in Carbondale

Saluki Athletics partners with police to provide coats for youth in Carbondale

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter December 6, 2023

The police department is teaming with Saluki Athletics to collect coats at all basketball games this winter. The donations will benefit local children ages 10 and under who are served by the Christmas...

Bedlam at Banterra: Salukis upset Oklahoma State for second straight year

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor December 6, 2023

Perhaps the biggest game the Banterra Center has seen in the past 15 years lived up to the hype. SIU men’s basketball (6-2) ended its Tuesday night in winning fashion with a 70-68 victory over the...

Two SIU automotive students die in collision

Two SIU automotive students die in collision

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter December 4, 2023

The Saluki family suffered two losses Monday morning in an automotive accident. Wolfgang Gustaveson, 19, of Park Ridge, Illinois, and Frank Martinez, 18, of Des Plaines, Illinois, were both SIU students...

Saluki football kneels together in prayer in the locker room just after hosting Missouri State for Family Weekend Sept. 30, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Midnight strikes for Saluki football; No. 4 Idaho wins in overtime to eliminate SIU

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor December 3, 2023

As Saturday became Sunday in the Midwest, Southern Illinois fans were glued to their televisions to watch Saluki football come closer to an upset than almost any other team in the second round of the FCS...

Troy DAmico (0) holds up a three from across the court after scoring for SIU Dec. 2, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Sharpshooting Salukis tie record for most threes in win over SLU

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter December 2, 2023

During their dominant 101-62 over Saint Louis University, the SIU men’s basketball team tied the program record for most three-pointers made in a game. The Salukis poured in 18 threes, and shot a...

Actors Kaitlyn Rose and Seth Worthington perform during a dress rehearsal of Wedding Band on Nov. 28 in Carbondale, Illinois

Review: SIU delivers unforgettable performance of rediscovered playwright’s “Wedding Band” 

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter November 30, 2023

The Southern Illinois University School of Theatre and Dance is holding its final production of the semester: Alice Childress’ “Wedding Band: A Love-Hate Story in Black and White.” The two-act...

Racing ahead: SIU track and field prepares to open season in Saluki Fast Start meet

Racing ahead: SIU track and field prepares to open season in Saluki Fast Start meet

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter November 29, 2023

The SIU track and field teams will open their season in the Saluki Fast Start meet on Dec. 2. A lot of work has had to be done to get to be ready to get off to a fast start though. While the Salukis...

Set up “to fail:” Air Traffic Control shortage casts clouds over SIU aviation program

Set up “to fail:” Air Traffic Control shortage casts clouds over SIU aviation program

By Sandy Edson-Bowers, Graduate Student November 29, 2023

Students in SIU’s aviation program help make Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro the third busiest in the state, but a recent shortage of air traffic controllers led to potentially dangerous conditions...

Saluki Food Pantry helps battle food insecurity during the holidays 

Saluki Food Pantry helps battle food insecurity during the holidays 

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter November 29, 2023

Many people associate this time of year with food. Large family gatherings and big meals with an array of main courses, sides and desserts make up many people’s holiday season. Not enough awareness...

A turtle bathes in the sun on a log on a warm fall day Nov. 15, 2023 at the Campus Lake at SIU in Carbondale, Illinois.

Wildlife Society helps campus turtles with ongoing project

By Annalise Schmidt November 29, 2023

Turtles are a fan-favorite attraction at SIU and can be spotted all over Campus Lake, swimming and basking in the sun. However, with the regular presence of people along the bank, these turtles are...

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